Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Strikers at Garage West: "I normally want to work, but we must oppose the demolition"
Public transport employees across the Netherlands held a nationwide strike today to protest proposed government changes to social security benefits. Workers gathered at the GVB Garage West in Amsterda...
Actresses Hanna van Vliet and Ilke Paddenburg welcome their first child
Actresses Hanna van Vliet and Ilke Paddenburg have announced the birth of their first child. The couple, who have been together since 2015, shared the news on social media alongside photos from their ...
Giveaway | Win tickets for James Blunt at the Ziggo Dome
Fans have the opportunity to win a pair of tickets to see James Blunt perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. The concert will feature a blend of his most popular hits and material from his new album,...
Koos Breukel photographs actor and theater maker Saman Amini
Video | Ilse DeLange visits TikToker after going viral with old hit
Dutch singer Ilse DeLange visited a TikTok user after one of her older songs went viral on the platform. The track gained further attention when skater Jutta Leerdam also created a video using the mus...
Brussels proposes new plan to encourage governments to purchase within EU
Brussels has proposed new rules for public procurement to encourage EU governments to prioritize quality and sustainability over the lowest price. The initiative aims to boost regional competitiveness...
Oud-bassist Heideroosjes krijgt zes maanden cel en taakstraf in kinderpornozaak
The former bassist of the Dutch band Heideroosjes, Houben, has been sentenced to six months in prison and 180 hours of community service for the possession of child abuse material. Having already serv...
Director Karim Aïnouz on rich-people satire Rosebush Pruning: ‘My films are about how I live my own life, so how can I call that provocative?’
Director Karim Aïnouz discusses his rich-people satire film Rosebush Pruning, noting that he aims to maintain audience empathy for his flawed characters. He rejects the idea that his work is inherent...
Review The Incomer: a delightful, absurd comedy where oddballs thrive
A reserved civil servant finds a new sense of belonging when he moves to a remote Scottish island inhabited by a quirky brother and sister. This absurd comedy depicts how the man integrates into their...
Oasis documentary: Don’t Look Back in Anger is primarily the big Noel and Liam show, focusing entirely on their unexpected reunion
The documentary Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger chronicles the euphoric reunion tour of the band Oasis. The film focuses specifically on the reconciliation and public return of brothers Noel and Lia...
Review: Pressure, a historical war drama where inconvenient weather forecasts prove to be a major enemy
The film Pressure depicts the intense 72-hour period leading up to the 1944 D-Day landings. It focuses on the high-stakes conflict between military leaders and a meteorologist as they struggle against...
Love-22-Love review: the creative, mad mind is dark, but also fantastic and loving
In the documentary Love-22-Love, acclaimed visual artist Jeroen Kooijmans captures his own life and relationship over several years. The film depicts his journey with raw honesty, exploring themes of ...
Review of Pour le plaisir: the theme of sexual freedom becomes a farce here
Pour le plaisir is a French comedy film that depicts the fictionalized origin story of the inventor who created the Womanizer air-pressure vibrator. The plot follows a woman who has never experienced ...
Help decide which Haarlem residents receive funding for a good idea
Haarlem is seeking a new resident from the centrum area to join the Initiatiefraad, a council that evaluates and funds local community projects. Interested individuals over the age of 16 can apply for...
Ilse DeLange goes viral on TikTok with So Incredible: 'I don't understand it'
Singer Ilse DeLange's 2008 hit So Incredible has unexpectedly gone viral on TikTok, leading to a surge in popularity and a top five spot on the Dutch Spotify charts. The artist is now adjusting to her...
Ferry strike: Amsterdammers take boats, bikes, or Ubers across: 'A bit nerve-wracking because it's rocking and the weather is terrible'
A major public transport strike in Amsterdam has halted tram, bus, and ferry services, forcing residents to rely on private boats, bicycles, and Ubers to reach their destinations. While the lack of tr...
Job opening: Managing Editor PS van de Week
PS van de Week is hiring a Managing Editor to oversee the visual and editorial direction of their magazine and digital content. The role focuses on lifestyle features and city-centered stories, requir...
Amsterdam invests €900,000 in the textile makers of the future
Starting in 2027, the city of Amsterdam will invest €900,000 in a new facility called TextielHub located on Donauweg. This center is designed to support textile makers in developing sustainable and ...
Crowds at FlixBus as international trains also remain grounded: "But it makes me carsick"
A public transportation strike has caused widespread disruption, forcing travelers to abandon international train plans in favor of bus services. While passengers are utilizing buses like FlixBus to r...
Emergency services conduct large-scale search for person in water near Schellingwouderbrug
A large-scale rescue operation was launched in Amsterdam after an individual fell overboard from a pleasure yacht near the Schellingwouderbrug. Following an hour-long search involving dive teams and h...